28.19 RECKLESS [OPERATION OF A VESSEL] [MANIPULATION]
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.
- Instruction
- 28.19
- Statute
- § 327.33(1), Fla. Stat.
- Edition
- Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026
- Official source
- The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Elements
Quoted word for word from the official text. Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases, complete set published by The Florida Bar, updated October 9, 2026.
To prove the crime of Reckless [Operation of a Vessel] [Manipulation], the State must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. (Defendant) [operated a vessel] [manipulated any [water skis] [aquaplane or similar device]].
2. (Defendant) did so with a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.
3. (Defendant) [operated the vessel] [manipulated the [water skis] [aquaplane or similar device]] at a speed or in a manner as to [endanger or that was likely to endanger life or limb] [or] [injure a person] [or] [damage the property of a person].
Further findings
Special findings, enhancements, inferences and exceptions the instruction gives when they apply, word for word.
Give a. or b. or both as applicable.
If you find the defendant guilty of Reckless [Operation of a Vessel] [Manipulation], you must also determine whether the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant’s reckless [operation of a vessel] [manipulation]:
a. resulted in an accident that caused damage to the property or person of another.
b. resulted in an accident that caused serious bodily injury.
Lesser-included offenses
As the instruction lists them, word for word.
RECKLESS [OPERATION OF A VESSEL] [MANIPULATION] — 327.33(1)
| CATEGORY ONE | CATEGORY TWO | FLA. STAT. | INS. NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | |||
| Culpable Negligence | 784.05(1) | 8.9 |
Related practice page
Boating Accidents and Reckless Boating Charges in Miami
Official source: The Florida Bar: criminal jury instructions
Official jury instruction text reproduced for information. It is not legal advice; the instruction given in a case depends on the facts and the court.